Pella Girls Tennis Team Celebrates 2024 State Title

KNIA/KRLS radio spotlights the Pella girls tennis team's championship run two years later

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:00am

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On the latest edition of the Lely Radio Sports Page, KNIA/KRLS radio takes a look back at the Pella High School girls tennis team's 2024 state championship season. The segment features an interview with former KNIA/KRLS intern Brody Ferrell, who provides an update on where the key players from that title-winning team are now.

Why it matters

The Pella girls tennis team's 2024 state championship was a major point of pride for the small Iowa community, showcasing the strength of their high school athletics program. Revisiting this accomplishment two years later provides an opportunity to celebrate the team's success and check in on how those players have progressed in their athletic and academic careers.

The details

The Pella girls tennis team capped off an undefeated 2024 season by winning the Iowa state championship. Led by standout singles player Emma Roorda and a deep lineup of talented doubles pairs, the squad dominated their competition throughout the year before claiming the title at the state tournament.

  • The Pella girls tennis team won the 2024 Iowa state championship.
  • The Lely Radio Sports Page segment aired on April 1, 2026, two years after Pella's title-winning season.

The players

Emma Roorda

The top singles player on Pella's 2024 state championship team.

Brody Ferrell

A former KNIA/KRLS radio intern who provides an update on the Pella girls tennis players.

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What they’re saying

“It was an incredible season for our girls tennis team, and I'm so proud of how they came together to win that state title.”

— Brody Ferrell, Former KNIA/KRLS Intern

The takeaway

The Pella girls tennis team's 2024 state championship demonstrated the strength of the school's athletics program and the close-knit community that supports it. Two years later, the team's accomplishment continues to be celebrated, with the players having gone on to find success in both sports and academics.